HC Deb 22 March 1971 vol 814 cc15-6W
77. Mr. Evelyn King

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he now expects to be in a position to make a further statement on talks with the Rhodesian Government.

Sir Alec Douglas-Home

I am not able to forecast the timing of a further statement at this stage. I will of course inform the House when there is something of substance to report.

96. Mr. Robert Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action he has taken to stop the harassment of the Tangwena tribe by the Smith régime in Rhodesia.

Mr. Godber

None. The position of the Tangwena tribe gives cause for concern, but, as the House is aware, we have no power on the ground in Southern Rhodesia to intervene.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he is now able to make a statement on his approaches to the illegal régime in Rhodesia; and when he expects to reopen official talks with this régime.

Sir Alec Douglas-Home

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Dorset, South (Mr. Evelyn King).